What a hidden gem for amazing Italian food in the South End! Great ambiance - the restaurant has a really cool rustic vibe on the inside, and the back outdoor enclosed patio with the string lights was ideal for date night. Our meal was very delicious light Italian food that presents a nice change of pace to the heavy pasta from the the North End I'm used to. For your first visit, I highly recommend the chef's tasting menu. It was the perfect amount of food, very reasonably priced, and really allowed us to experience the different types of dishes SRV had to offer. It starts with 3-4 of the small bites (or chicchetti) that are really just little tastings of meatballs or olives or another tasty snack. Next there were 3 of the piatti plates which are more medium sized. The Risi e Bisi was a definite standout, everything tasted so fresh! The savory portion of the meal was finished by two of the grani entrees. Both were spectacular. Finally, you get a small taste of dessert to cleanse your palate. The entire menu is very interesting, all the dishes were nice and light but I still left the restaurant full. The service was also fantastic, I'm sure we'll be back soon! read more

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Some of the best italian in south end. The snap pea salad was surprisingly good! Service was very friendly, and the ambiance was very cozy.

The tasting menu is a must try! 10 dishes for $65 and a dessert! You can't miss. Some of the food really have you guess about the ingredients. Their flavors are really original and great too. Very good! But the sparkling water taste terrible. I think they just pump carbon dioxide in tap water and it actually taste like bleach. That's why I take a star off. read more

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I was a little worried because the recent reviews were not that good. But we heard a lot about SRV so just tried. I guess it depends on personal experience but all was good for us. I love all the Italian tapas. Main dishes was good personally a little bit salty but all ingredient was very balanced. Service was very good too. read more

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Huge disappointment. I have looked forward to eating here for along time. Not worth the hype. The service was wonderful, the pace perfect. The manager delightful. The wine, awesome. Unfortunately, the food, not so much. Ordinary, lacking in spice and flavor. The lobster pasta was incredibly fishy tasting, i could not eat it. No one else liked it either. read more

Amazing all-around, from the atmosphere, service, and of course the food. I came here for a large private dinner event, which started with a great selection of drinks and was followed by a family-style dinner. We had 3 appetizers, 2 pasta dishes and 3 desserts. I cannot think of one thing that I didn't like. The fennel salad was delicious, the trout and chicken were moist and super fresh. The mushroom pasta was the best, in my opinion, followed by the ricotta cake. All around wow. Will be back. read more

Multiple course style ordering, great opportunity to order a lot of different options to share. We came for a work dinner but would be the perfect date night! The mushroom risotto was 10/10 VERY flavorful. Nothing we didn't like. read more

SRV Boston - Fig - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went to SRV in Boston yesterday and was thoroughly impressed by their level of professionalism and thoughtfulness. Our server, Manuel, was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and after hearing about our food allergies and sensitivity, double checked with the chef, came back to us with a marked menu, and gave us plenty of time to decide what to order. Every single time someone brought a dish to the table they reiterated that certain ingredients were removed or set to the side. I have never felt so accommodated. The dishes are creative and delicious too. Highly recommend checking it out!! My favorite was the earl grey lavender honeycomb ice cream. They really nailed it!! read more

This is delayed post from my visit to SRV three weeks ago... This is one of the best Italian restaurants in the city and has an apartment homey-feel. The furniture surrounding the place seem straight out of Williams Sonoma. The menu is split into three sections - really small plates, small plates, and pasta. For two, I recommend getting a risotto that is a big enough entree for two people, along with two small plates. We had the risotto, salmon, broccoli, and sorbet for dessert and each were on the mark! The place is popular but big enough where you can usually get a last-minute reservation and it's a great way to spend a couple hours. read more

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I enjoyed SRV, but I left feeling like I didn't need to rush back any time soon. The atmosphere was decent, but we were sat between two tables on the bench seating site of the restaurant. It felt a bit cramped and impersonal, as conversations from our neighbors flooded into our own a little too easily. It's a nice space, as far as decor, but I feel like your experience can really be affected depending on where you're seated. I wasn't a fan of our particular section. SRV's service was pretty solid. All of the staff were nice, our waters were constantly topped off, and the food came out at a nice pace. I wouldn't say we had spectacular service, but if that's the only complaint, that's a plus! Overall, the food was good. I had enjoyed the meatballs at a popup event a while back, and those are what really brought me in. They were as good as I remembered! I actually feel like I would've been happy with 20 meatballs and a cocktail. The octopus wasn't my favorite. All I tasted was anchovy and lemon juice. The mozzarella in carrozza was another thing that underwhelmed. I got fried wonton flavors, which is fine, but not what I was hoping for. My favorite dishes were the pastas, for sure. The gnocchi was soft and pillowy, with lots of braised beef. The olives were also a nice touch to add some extra saltiness. A small plate, full of flavor and more filling that you might expect upon arrival. The tortelloni was probably the best of the bunch. The huckleberry added a nice fruit element to the dish. Oddly enough, the flavors of the dish reminded me of a fruit-filled, glazed doughnut, but it was just savory enough to work as a main dish. The pasta, itself, was perfectly al dente. Dessert was fine. We got the tiramisu and one of the ice creams. The ice cream was a little adventurous, and the staff really talked it up, but I wasn't craving more when I left. I love tiramisu, and while SRV's is good, I actually thought the serving size was excessive. It was possibly the largest dish that arrived at our table. It was a very wet tiramisu, so if you like that style, you'll enjoy it. I prefer a more balanced mascarpone creaminess, but that's purely subjective. All that said, I walked away feeling underwhelmed by the experience, and despite enjoying some of the dishes and having solid service, I haven't spent any time since thinking about, or craving the food. There's just enough of a twist on Italian dishes to make it worth a visit if you're looking for something a little less straightforward, and the pastas certainly won't disappoint, but I'm not convinced SRV will leave a truly memorable mark on the palate, either, in a crowded restaurant scene. read more

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Trivia: What doesn't SRV actually stand for? You can scroll to the bottom to find out, but my family and I tried this place during thanksgiving and we had a blast. We made reservation on Resy and there are both outdoor patio and indoor options. We chose indoors to be warmer. Overall the service, ambiance just gives me a good vibe and the menu is kinda like Italian tapas and there isn't a single one we didn't like. For the small tapas, there are two pieces per dish but they can make 3 for 3 people too! The meatballs in particular which also came with bread, the mussels are also great as is the duck liver. The smoked cabbage and beef pasta are also delicious. Mixed with their cocktails, the evening was definitely a blast! Highly recommend to come visit if you haven't been. I know i would be back for sure. Answer: Serene Republic of Venice! read more

SRV Boston - Polpette - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Arrived here just a few hours after having ramen but we decided to get the arsenale menu or SRV's version of a tasting menu. Rather quickly after ordering the meal you are served all 4 of the chicchetti, or small bites. While they were all tasty the flavors were somewhat one dimension as 3/4 dishes had cheese of some sort. Next you get 3 piatti and these surprisingly my favorite here was the salad. It was fresh, was not drowned in sauce and the pancetta added a nice salty component. The two grani entrees were cooked well but the red sauce was almost similar to something from a supermarket jar. Luckily the octopus saved that dish. Finally you get a bit of ice cream for dessert. The piatti portions were the star of the show while the grani left something to be desired. I would come back if I were in the area again but probably just come for appetizers and skip the pastas. The pace of the meal was a bit weird as right in the beginning you are served everything in quick session like you were being rushed to hurry and finish your meal but then at the end waiting for the check and someone to take your card away it felt as if we were being ignored. read more

SRV Boston - 4 small bites to start the arsenale menu - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really don't get what the hype is about - was recommended this place by multiple people and was so disappointed. Atmosphere and service were wonderful, but the food was mediocre at best. We got the tasting menu. Many dishes were too salty and lacking in actual flavor. Tuna tartare wasn't bad. Butternut squash pasta at the end was just not good. Left feeling full but with much to be desired! read more

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Too bad didnt have time to take pic if the food. It was sooooo delish that no time for cellphone or nice pics. Our waitress was 100% knowledgeable of the menu and drink menu...this is a huge plus. The tiramisu is an absolute get it. Someone that was sitting next to us said it was the best she ever had and trust me YES BEST EVERRRR. read more

SRV Boston - Italian Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went on a Thursday night dinner with two friends. Ordered a few bite sized appetizers, a salty cod salad, and two pastas- the octopus one and a chicken risotto. Everything tasted good to me, and the highlight was definitely the pork croquette. So good that we ordered a second round. Drinks were good too. It's a fancier place with reasonable price. read more

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Amazing food and experience as always! Service is almost too good (anytime you are without anything someone will rush over). Only complaint is it feels like you are a bit rushed out. However, the drinks and food is top notch and the service is unmatched! read more

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Yes - 4.5 average Yelp review is on target. Serene Republic of Venice is a true Northern Italian Trattoria with a nod to Americanized Southern Italian cuisine - like delicious porcini filled Arancini and Meatballs in red sauce that were so good they tempted one to find some semolina Italian bread and make 3 or 4 orders a complete dinner They have an extensive menu filled with unique and wonderful creations - Trout may have been best thing on the menu, the stuffed shrimp was satisfying, and the Baccala was creamy and delish, - though the Lobster Risotto was a bit runny and not stuffed with tons of Lobster Also, maybe I'm tainted from growing up with Brooklyn Italian bakery bread, but SRV is another example of an Italian restaurant with fine food serving less than adequate "Pane" Still, we had a very good meal at SRV. Pricing was fair, service was excellent and a good time was had by all read more

We came in late on a weekday without a reservation and had a very nice night. There are three tiers of plates to share; small appetizers, medium "meaty", and larger pasta. I'd basically call it Italian tapas, so be ready for that. The arsenale menu is their tasting option. For 65 dollars each the pair of us got to share ten plates. It was a combination of stuff on the menu and off the menu. 4 small, 3 medium, 2 pasta, and 1 dessert. It was a LOT of food and we did not quite finish everything. Most of the items were really good, but there were a few "meh" plates. The only real downside was the pacing was a bit weird with some plates coming out right after another and some with longer breaks... but if that's the worst that happens then it's still a great night! The focus is on wine, where the selection was solid with plenty of bottle and glass options. There is also a list of craft cocktails and beers. I'd definitely recommend trying it out for a classier night out. read more

Food (4/5): mostly a hit, sometimes a miss. I'm a big fan of unique food combos and most of the dishes deliver on interesting and delicious. It's great that the Arsenale had some off-menu stuff and that's what intrigues me enough to come back. Service (4.5/5): overall pretty great. We didn't feel rushed to leave, but sometimes a dish was dropped off with just a three-word description. I would've liked to hear more about the process but there wasn't time to ask. But considering we were a walk-in on a fully booked Friday night, it wasn't a big deal. Value (5/5): if you're not picky, the Arsenale is essentially a 10-course tasting meal which is a steal for two people. We sat at the counter with swing-out seats (cool), although me being shorter than 5 feet was unfortunate because I couldn't stop the seat from swinging around since my feet didn't touch the floor. I think I got an unexpected glute workout trying to keep my seat in place. I'm a sucker for tasting menus so we chose the Arsenale ($51 per person; everyone at the table must participate). It includes four mini plates, three starters (meats/fish/veggies), two mains (pasta/risotto), and one dessert to be shared. They scale up the portions based on the number of people. We walked away feeling full/stuffed. Any prices below are mentioned a la carte from what I saw on the menu. + Fried oysters: Great combination of textures and flavors. It had some citric acid taste I couldn't place (from the pickled shallots/miso?). The chewy oyster, fried batter, crunchy endive, and sour/salty sauce worked well together. This wasn't specifically on the a la carte menu. + Potatoes: This tasted like pretty simple mashed potatoes with a hint of cheese, but in a vague cube shape topped with fried onions (?). I'd never had fried onions and mashed potatoes together before, but it's a solid combo. + Meatballs (polpette, $4): If you like meatballs, you can't go wrong with this. The tomato sauce tasted very much more like tomatoes than, say, a marinara sauce. / Whipped cod (baccala mantecato, $4); this reminded me of dried squid. Not bad, but not my favorite. The squid ink bread was chewy and room temperature so I didn't love it. -- + Misticanza Salad ($14): No porchetta like mentioned on the a la carte menu, but I think the server mentioned something anchovy? Croutons were soggy but delicious. Cheese + greens + pickled carrots are a great combo. The accompanying bread slices were room temperature but fine. I didn't understand why it was served with the salad, but I love bread so I'm not complaining. + Butternut Squash ($15): Once again, interesting flavors. This reminded me of sage browned butter pasta which reminds me of movie theater popcorn. The contrast between the prosciutto, toffee crumble (?), sunflower seeds, and currants were unique to me and went well together. - Lamb: I was strangely unimpressed with this. Supposedly the lamb was braised and pressed but it seemed kind of dry, a little gamey, and just not that flavorful. The crispy greens, pickled raisins (?), and polenta went well with the meat, though. This wasn't specifically on the a la carte menu. -- - Tagliatelle with Vongole: This tasted like really, really, really salty pasta water and clams over well-done egg noodles...I wasn't a fan. This wasn't specifically on the a la carte menu. - Rigatoni: The rigatoni tasted like whole wheat noodles and were lightly spicy, cooked perfectly al dente. Unfortunately, I didn't like this because it was so salty. -- + Torte with kumquat and pistachio: This kind of tastes like orange banana bread. I don't love kumquat or pistachio, but I liked them in this torte. If you like a denser, cakier dessert, this is great but not specifically on the a la carte menu. + Latte (extra $4.50; not part of Arsenale) - My boyfriend was pleasantly surprised how well it was prepared. He said the coffee quality itself tasted as expected and the milk foam was messed up, but it didn't have that grimy taste lots of restaurants have when they don't clean their machine. + Black currant sorbetto (extra $4; not part of Arsenale) - Super sour, slightly tingly on the tongue, and reminded me of haw flakes (or mint/raspberries). I loved the texture. The two pasta dishes were way too salty for me and I wouldn't try them again, but my boyfriend thought they tasted fine. I let our server know and he offered some substitution so I would come away feeling full. I ended up getting the fried oysters and meatballs again, although those also tasted saltier and not as great the second time around. I do appreciate the fantastic service, though, and look forward to coming here again. read more

We decided to try SRV for brunch after some Instagram hype and sadly, they didn't meet expectations. The location is lovely. It's an industrial look with some nods to an antique feel. It's the South End so plan ahead with parking. We got the brioche French toast with vanilla crème fraîche, baked eggs with polenta, an espresso drink with egg whites, roasted potatoes, bacon, stuffed mushrooms, meatballs and tea. The baked eggs and polenta was reminiscent of shakshuka. It was okay but made me long for the Middle Eastern spices of shakshuka.(If you want a good shakshuka head over to The Beehive also in the South End). The Frech toast was scrumptious, we wanted more of the créme fraîche. The appetizers were really small the meatballs were about an inch wide and lacked the consistency you'd want in a meatball. Meatballs shouldn't fall apart with a toothpick. The stuffed mushrooms should have been called topped mushrooms because these tiny bits of portobello mushrooms were topped with a small dollop fancy breadcrumb mixture that was unexpectedly crunchy. The fingerling potatoes while well cooked was over salted. When we addressed this we were brought some russet potato home fries that were unseasoned. Our waiter noticed that they missed the mark and took it off the bill. The tea was cool while steeping, the cute pots didn't hold the heat. It was an okay experience but not work the cost, especially the appetizers. With the exception of the French toast and bacon, everything else was in need of improvements. read more

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I have tried it 3 or 4 times, the food was a disappointment each time, not prepared well, not seasoned well or just no bueno. I might try one more time in case the chefs have changed, but not anytime soon. read more

We live down the street and first tried out SRV right after they opened. The service was poor, and the food was okay. We returned tonight to find MUCH improved service, and food. In particular the Parmesan biscuits and the crespella were fantastic. They also have a great open air patio in the back which was nice and cool, even on a hot summer night. read more

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Recently dined here and loved our experience. The dining room and bar area were tastefully sleek and modern. To start we shared some great plates. The meatballs, Arancini, and prosciutto stood out. We really enjoyed the gnocchi, the short ribs, and the duck for mains. However, the sun choke risotto was extremely mushy and brothy, and I expected the flavor to be more diverse given the description. Another note for improvement was that our waitress was a bit overbearing, and not in an attentive way but in a weird, all-up in our business way. Nonetheless, we did have a great time and appreciated that the staff treated us to lemon cello shots for one of our guests birthday. read more

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How do I feel about this place? You know when you've just discovered a new artist/singer who is amazingly good & you can't wonder how someone this good isn't famous but at the same time you're glad because you end up having them all to yourself? Yeah, that's exactly how. PROS: - See specifics below! - Great service! CONS: - I would definitely recommend a reservation ahead of time. They get good business here and there aren't that many tables available. - Some people complain that the servings are small for the price but you need to factor in the quality too. I have been to restaurants that were way more expensive but gave only typical of tourist food & I feel like the food here is of such a greater quality that I'm surprised they're not charging more. SPECIFICS: - Roasted Sunchokes = This 1st dish pretty much set the tone for the rest of dinner. The pairing with the sweetness of raisins & the apples were perfect. The apples, nuts, & sourdough bread gave the texture that fois gras lacks. I think the sourdough had a hint of cinnamon that really sneaks up on you in the back of your tongue and it was a welcomed surprise. - Ribeye = I never knew that meat could be so tender and soft until this. The ribeye felt like it melted in my mouth. The oxtail was perfectly done, & that's coming from someone who grew up in HK, in a culture that has perfected the marination of oxtail. They also added mint & that just elevated the entire dish to a whole new level. Never in my mind did I ever think to put them into one & after having tried this I can't help but wonder why in the world I had never thought of it before. It's just amazing! - Squash Casoncelli = I love cheese but ravioli has always been something I stand away from since it was just way too heavy to me. But having tried squash stuff-ravioli made me realize there was a whole new side of the ravioli world that I have never experienced and whenever I go to an italian restaurant I would always check the menu ahead of time to see if there was squash ravioli available. This casoncelli is a dumpling rather than ravioli, but the same logic applies. The squash was just as creamy as any other cheese substitute that I could think of and it didn't make me feel overstuffed. It also gave it this sweetness that cheese could never provide. On another note, the casoncelli shell was just perfectly done. It was thin but still strong enough to hold the stuffing together. - Lumache = The tomato sauce was well done, not too sour to pull away from the other flavors in play but still made its own stance. Not a single one of the small tomatoes it came with was sour (they know how and when to pick their ingredients). Great dish. My only complaint is that I wish they had given more snails because I love escargot. Special highlight was the squid ink breadcrumbs it was topped with. We couldn't for the life of us figure out what it was but it was so interesting and tasted so good we just had to ask the waiter. - Sopa Coada = The duck was, once again, done very well. The poached egg on top was an interesting addition but with every unique combination they've hit with us so far, this one was another good call. If it weren't for the poached egg, I might have thought the duck was a little too salty but wrapping it with the cabbage while soaked in the broken egg yolk was perfection. My absolute favorite about this was the picked green apple slices. I don't like green apples since they are too sour for me & I would've thought pickling them would make them even more sour but it brought out a sweetness in the apples that I never knew they had. - Pine Nut Semifreddo = I love concord grapes. They just have this unique taste that normal grapes can never get. I grew up with concord grape flavored candy from HK and the scoop of the sorbetto brought me back to my childhood. The pine nuts were also plentiful so they didn't skimp on ingredients even when they may be expensive. The thing that truly told me the chief knew what he was doing? The drizzle of peanut sauce. So creamy and rich. And it wasn't sweet! THAT'S how you know it's made by real peanuts since genuine peanut butter should not be sweet (it's all artificial sugars!). - Roasted Kiwi Sorbetto = Not my personal favorite of the night, just far too sour for me but my sister loved it. - Ricotta Cocoa Nib = I would have never known this was made out of ricotta because it tasted just like ice cream. The cocoa and pistachio were great. I would order this again. - Fior di Latte = Not the standout compared to the semifreddo but still very good. Creamy and sweet, just the way I like it. I only wish the quince jam was just a little sharper in flavor since the creaminess of the latte overwhelmed the jam a bit. Instagram @bowtiebowie for more food adventures! read more

Fantastic food and service. Definitely my favorite Italian food in Boston! The atmosphere is relaxed but elegant, and the food is top notch.

Delicious food and great service! Everything was incredibly fresh and portions were the perfect size. Filling without the feeling of being weighed down. Favorites were definitely the arancini, the porcini risotto, and the prosciutto/squash dish. read more

WOW. Wasn't expecting a lot coming here, I've had amazing Italian food in my life, so I know I can be a bit of a snob. I was in for such a treat at SRV! The service was top notch, as soon as we walked through the door, we were warmly greeted. Our server was very friendly and walked me through what I could order from the menu based on my dietary preferences, and was willing to make dishes vegetarian for me to accommodate! Everything we ordered was delicious. Highlights included the fennel salad, which was unique and flavorful, and the chocolate gelato vin santo caramel (the gelato was the perfect consistency, and the caramel was made with wine and sprinkled with flakey salt)! We received our bill in a notebook where people wrote notes about their experience, and it was so cute to see others rave about their experience there (felt like an old timey Yelp review!) will be back! read more

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Italian resto featuring Venetian-style dishes (think small bites more akin to tapas, but make it Italian ). Would suggest going for a few of the small plates to share - we loved the Arancini (CREAMY on the inside and crispy on the outside); also got the meatballs which were flavorful and tangy from the red sauce as well as the scallop crudo which was a refreshing and zesty bite. The smoked sea trout was so interesting - tender, flaky, and balanced by the richness of the beans. The pastas were yum, especially the Strozzapreti with sausage and broccoli - creamy but not heavy, with a fresh herby aftertaste. The bucatini was also interesting but not my fave due to the overuse of parsley haha. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!!!! Cannot stress enough how much we enjoyed the gelato and the apple tart. The service was also 10/10 - sooooo friggin attentive to allergies and our waitress actually had great suggestions and opinions, which I loved. read more

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One of the best South End restaurants (please at me on this), SRV's bar menu (Venetian small plates) definitely rivals the dinner options. Light yet packed with flavor, SRV is where we go for dinner, drinks and apps, and late night drinks. The wonderful folks behind the bar are always so friendly and knowledgable, it feels like a privilege for this to be our neighborhood spot (shoutout to John!) Be sure to get one of Chef Meg's desserts, she's always serving up the most surprising combinations (often times mixing in vegetables with sweeter flavors) -- trust me it works! read more

An Italian fusion resturant with one of the best drinks and italian food ...for some reason I noticed that there're a lot of italian resturants and coffee shops in Boston. #3fairbanks was my drink and I loved it. The service was really good, we had a reservation and they were a little late and they ended up giving us drinks for free. I got the beef angeloti ( not so sure of the spelling) but it was amazing. Make sure you get the marinated olives there. Also make sure you make a reservation a day before. read more

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ambient spot with delicious pasta. Service was pleasant, wine was great! Will go back again.

I came here expecting to eat some delicious pasta, squid ink perhaps, but I was disappointed with their food. Had dinner with a group of friends here so we ordered a lot of things on the menu. When looking back, nothing stood out and nothing was very good. We made a reservation for 7:30, didn't get seated till 45 mins later. They said it was because the group of people didn't leave right after they pay. But as a restaurant, shouldn't you time your reservations accordingly, people don't just leave right away. They were at least nice enough to offer us one meatball/person, although a drink would have been nicer. I'm not gonna talk about their dishes because nothing was that great. Their cocktails weren't good either, we had to send one back. The service was not good. One waitress was kind of nice, then switched to this big guy, he was rude- he literally pretended not hearing us, I made an eye contact with him asking for something, he just looked away. This place was a disappointment. Their rating on yelp does not match the quality of their food and service. read more

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The main things I want to say is, all the staff are above and beyond to make your time great and accommodate to any dietary restrictions + you NEED to get the Arsenale menu. We had a group of four, one of which couldn't eat pork, and I'm currently pescatarian. Every dish was made so that it fitted our needs, which even meant that the same dish would be recreated just so that you would be able to enjoy it. The environment is also really nice with the upbeat music, the warm lighting and the lively atmosphere. We had such a good time at this restaurant and would definitely recommend a group of friends or couples to come here! Below is more about the Arsenale menu + the highlights if you're curious. The Arsenale menu includes 4 mini plates, 3 starters, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert for everyone (size changes depending on the party size). I had no idea what was coming, and more were always coming to our table, so we were always surprised and curious to start eating. For a lot of them I also had no idea what it was but it was delicious. I'll do my best to name the highlights, and I think a lot wasn't on the menu: (Chicchetti) the mortadella tramezzi (Mozzarella sticks) and the Piadina were amazing; (Piatti) the chicken alle spezie was the highlight overall. It was extremely flavorful and they made a cauliflower version that was just as good ("best cauliflower I've ever had"). The grounds on the side were so good, and I spent so much time trying to figure out what it was and how they made it because I would want to eat it all the time. The prosecco sorbet in the end was so refreshing. The mains were a bit lacking as the flavours weren't our favourite and the pasta was too al dente, but with everything else (environment, service, the previous dishes, overall experience), I have to give this place a 5. If you calculate it, we spent $204 on what would've costed $243.90 ish (on average, yes I calculated it check pictures for reference), which yes isn't a lot + you might eat something you don't like, but also you get the value of being surprised AND eating dishes you wouldn't have thought to order. So yes it is worth it. Had a great time! read more

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First time at this restaurant and Gabby was the most delightful waitress! She gave us some recommendations and thoroughly explained the menu. We had the best time and will definitely come back (: food was absolutely delicious!! like EVERYTHING was 10/10 read more

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The service was great. The food was mediocre. I had the tasting menu. Meatball was tasty, the ham on milk bread was good too. Later on, the tuna root vegetable dish was covered in canned tuna flavored sauce. The butternut squash just tasted like the salt cod sauce it was smeared in. They also gave us too much of vegetables to overcompensate and did not give us enough proteins i.e. the trout. Great dish, barely enough for 11 people. The tasting menu was uninspiring, bland, and clearly they had extra vegetables kicking around so they just sent them out. Not worth it. read more

What a roller coaster it feels like with SRV. After two less than stellar experiences due to long wait times, I had a great experience this past Sunday. My parents were in town and are huge fans of Italian food, so I thought I would bring them to SRV. We were seated promptly at 730, and drinks came out fairly quickly. Food: honestly rarely disappoints. We had the mussels to start, which came with a nice extra basket of bread. Mussels were plentiful and fresh. We then shared the garganelli and the tortelli, both of which were flavorful and cooked to perfection. My parents loved them both. Finished the night with the tiramisu (I get this every time and I think it's incredible. Lady fingers melt in your mouth with a distinct but not overwhelming taste of rum, smooth and light; I could eat this forever) and the semifreddo. Overall, I really love this restaurant (my fourth time here!) And despite some rocky service in the past, the food and staff are outstanding. We will definitely continue to be loyal customers! read more

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Solid food. Great customer service. Place can get busy and be a bit tight inn space but the food is legit. read more

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There are many great things but some misses as well. The arancini was great, the meatballs were small so it was a bit dry since frying it would naturally dry out the outside, the prosciutto was great but it was set in soggy and stale crustinis... weird since the prosciutto was so good. The pork shoulder was bland and the risotto was decent. The rice was cooked right but a bit too lemony. Not creamy enough. The tiramisu was far the best dessert. The waiter was awesome. So overall, not perfect but very good. read more

Wow. What a letdown. Based on so many positive reviews, I made the reservation for Sunday brunch via Resy few weeks in advance. It was my daughter's birthday, and I mentioned that during the reservation under "special instructions ". We are vegetarians and there is nothing special in their menu about vegetarian food. Since it was an Italian restaurant, I thought that they can make good pasta dishes. Since it was brunch hour, we have to pick from the set menu and no alternatives. Marinated olives and cheese are the only appetizers without meat. Main course we ordered Gnocchi. For $29, you get approximately 3 spoons of pasta! Unbelievable. I am giving generous 2 stars because of their excellent Tiramisu. I am a big Tiramisu fan, and this one held up to the standards. Did I mention about "special instructions"? No one at the restaurant even bothered to read my notes. read more

This was a twist on Italian food that I just can't appreciate. Serving in tapas style, these dishes we ordered was no where near what I was expecting (4 stars by Yelpers). I personally would not waste your time here if you're looking to fulfill your Italian food craving. Baccala Mantecato: 1/5 the bread was soggy/stale, cod didn't have a good seasoning to it, overall a disappointment. Casella's Prosciutto Speciale: 4/5 I liked the butternut squash and overall composition of the plate. However, the bread was just unsatisfactory. Stuffed Cabbage: 1/5 a recommendation by the waiter.. I cannot say the same. There was probably 2 quarter of an inch cabbage leaf, barely stuffed with anything. This is just nothing that you would expect. Octopus: 3/5 decent choice, but you could get this anywhere for even better taste. Milanese Risotto: 4.5/5 my favorite dish for the night (& a savior). This risotto reminds me of a pumpkin taste (idk why) but it was delicious. Seems like they are best known for their risotto and this was the only thing worthwhile. read more

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